WALLEYE

Walleye population continues to do well . Reproduction in recent years has generally been good and there are many fish less than about 18 inches . The numbers of 15- to 20-inch walleye are still above average , so there are quality fish available . The number of walleyes longer than 20 inches is right about average .

NORTHERN PIKE

Northern pike will continue to provide angler opportunities in 2025 . Pike can be found throughout the lake , particularly in the shallower areas . The numbers of pike are a little below average right now . Most fish are between 20-32 inches , but trophy-sized pike are available .

Fish Transportation by gf . nd . gov

No fish species may be transported in water away from the water body from which they were taken . Ice in a cooler or other container may be used in transporting fish . Fish may be filleted for transport , unless size limits apply , under the following conditions :

• Each individual portion of the meat removed from a fish is considered a fillet ;*

• Two fillets are counted as one fish , and ;

• The packaging of fish must be done in a manner so that the fillets can be readily separated and counted . If fillets are frozen , they must be packaged so that the fillets are separated and can be easily counted without thawing .

* Fish cheeks and pectoral girdles ( wings ) are not considered as fillets and are legal to transport .

PERCH

The number of catchable-sized yellow perch is about normal . Overall , there should be perch for anglers to pursue in 2025 , and anglers may notice a few more of the 12 ” and larger “ jumbo ” perch than usual .

WHITE BASS

White bass numbers have fallen from their recent high levels , but their numbers are still about average . The larger ones were hatched in 2015 and will probably be about 16 inches long in 2025 . There will also be younger fish that will be about 14 inches long as well . •

ND Game & Fish Department Stocking Report Devils Lake -- Not Specified County by NDGFD -- Updated November 2024

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